Partial wound closure after surgical correction of equinovarus foot deformity using a synthetic skin substitute

A case of congenital cleft foot deformity, also known as lobster claw or split foot, is presented. The condition is rare. A review of the literature reveals that this deformity will often coexist as part of a constellation of congenital and familial abnormalities. Surgical correction of the cleft foot is difficult and often deferred.

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Physical treatment of foot deformities in childhood

Acta chirurgica iugoslavica ◽

10.2298/aci1103113m ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 58 (3) ◽

pp. 113-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dragana Matanovic ◽

Zoran Vukasinovic ◽

Zorica Zivkovic ◽

Dusko Spasovski ◽

Zoran Bascarevic ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Club Foot ◽

Specific Treatment ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Surgical Correction ◽

Foot Deformities ◽

Foot Deformity ◽

Physical Treatment

During the period of development foot deformities can occur, not only during the growth and development, but also in the later age. The most frequent foot deformity is flatfoot, congenital club foot and hallux valgus. Prior to the decision on surgical treatment of the deformity, whenever possible the patient should be referred for physical therapy that may yield acceptable results in specific treatment phases. The basis of the treatment involves kinesitherapy, application of certain agents (thermotherapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound) and orthosis for maintaining corrections. If such therapy does not yield satisfactory results, the deformity is surgically corrected. After surgical correction, physical procedures can contribute to more rapid recovery and decrease possible complications (pain, edema, complex regional pain syndrome - Mb Sudec), which can follow the surgical correction of the deformity. In addition, the obligatory form of rehabilitation also involves kinesitherapy.

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Surgical Correction of Foot Deformity in the Older Patient with Myelomeningocel

Orthopedic Clinics of North America ◽

10.1016/s0030-5898(20)31236-0 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 19-29

Author(s):

Richard L. Levitt ◽

S. Terry Canale ◽

John J. Gartland

Keyword(s):

Surgical Correction ◽

Foot Deformity ◽

Older Patient

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Surgical Correction of Congenital Planovalgus Foot Deformity in Children

N.N. Priorov Journal of Traumatology and Orthopedics ◽

10.17816/vto201118423-26 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 23-26

Author(s):

Maksim Valer'evich Vlasov ◽

A B Bogos'yan ◽

N A Tenilin ◽

M V Vlasov ◽

A B Bogos'yan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Scientific Research ◽

Scientific Research Institute ◽

Surgical Correction ◽

New Technique ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Foot Deformity ◽

Orthopaedic Department ◽

Research Institute

During the period from 2002 to 2008 seventeen children with III degree of congenital planovalgus foot deformity (29 feet) were operated on at orthopaedic department of Nizhniy Novgorod Scientific Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics using new technique of surgical correction. In all cases long term results were assessed within the period from 3 to 10 years after operation. Good and satisfactory results were achieved in 21 and 8 feet, respectively. Neither poor results nor recurrences were observed.

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Functional outcome of surgical correction of spastic equino-varus foot deformity in adults: About 5 cases

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.rehab.2014.03.348 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 57 ◽

pp. e101

Author(s):

H. El Hyaoui ◽

N. El Koumiti ◽

T. Toua ◽

A. Messoudi ◽

M. Arssi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Functional Outcome ◽

Surgical Correction ◽

Foot Deformity

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Long-term effects on body functions, activity and participation of hemiplegic patients in equino varus foot deformity surgical correction followed by immediate rehabilitation. A prospective observational study

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation ◽

10.1080/10749357.2019.1642651 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (7) ◽

pp. 518-522

Author(s):

Davide Mazzoli ◽

Erika Giannotti ◽

Chiara Rambelli ◽

Paolo Zerbinati ◽

Martina Galletti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Observational Study ◽

Prospective Observational Study ◽

Surgical Correction ◽

Foot Deformity ◽

Long Term Effects

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The Development of a Neuropathic Ankle following Successful Correction of Non-Plantigrade Charcot Foot Deformity

Foot & Ankle International ◽

10.3113/fai.2012.0644 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 33 (8) ◽

pp. 644-646 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Michael S. Pinzur

Keyword(s):

External Fixator ◽

Weight Bearing ◽

Case Series ◽

Disease Process ◽

Circular Ring ◽

Surgical Correction ◽

Charcot Foot ◽

Foot Deformity ◽

Retrospective Case ◽

Level Of Evidence

Background: The treatment of Charcot foot arthropathy has traditionally involved immobilization during the acute phase followed by longitudinal management with accommodative bracing. In response to the perceived poor outcomes associated with nonoperative accommodative treatment, many experts now advise surgical correction of the deformity, especially when the affected foot is not clinically plantigrade. The significant rate of surgical and medical-associated morbidity accompanying this form of treatment has led surgeons to look for improved methods of surgical stabilization, including the use of the circular ring external fixation. Methods: Over a 7-year period, a single surgeon performed surgical correction of non-plantigrade Charcot foot deformity on 171 feet in 164 patients with a statically applied circular external fixator. Following successful correction, five patients developed a neuropathic deformity of the ipsilateral ankle after removal of the external fixator and subsequent weight bearing total contact cast. Results: Three of the five patients progressed to successful healing of the neuropathic (Charcot) ankle arthropathy following treatment with a series of weightbearing total contact casts. Two underwent successful ankle fusion with retrograde locked intramedullary nailing. Discussion: This unusual clinical scenario likely represents either a progression of the disease process in the foot or a complication associated with surgical correction of the original neuropathic foot deformity. A better understanding of this observation will likely become apparent as we acquire more experience with this disorder. Level of Evidence: IV, Retrospective Case Series

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